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Kimberley Wells-Holmes

Houston

Summary

Gifted Chef with undeniable talents in developing menus to draw in clientele. Passionate individual creating Southern Homestyle dishes made with fresh and quality ingredients. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals for successful establishment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HSES Administrative Coordinator

Brown & Root Industrial Services
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted management with special projects to complete all tasks by deadlines.
  • Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
  • Maintained office calendars to track important dates and deadlines.
  • Worked closely with others to accomplish timely invoicing and accounts receivables.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 35 employees.

Executive Chef

A Taste Of Suga
07.2019 - Current
  • Maintain high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Oversee business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Initiate training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Develop menus, controlled food costs and oversee quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Estimate food consumption and requisition food, select and develop recipes, standardize production recipes for consistent quality and establish presentation technique.
  • Prevent cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Assist customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.

Administrative HR Assistant

Arch Staffing
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, monthly reports using Microsoft Suites
  • Screen associates/vendors for Green Security badges to maintain safety and
    security.
  • Schedule Pre-employment and Lab testing

Reservations Sales & Service Representative

United Airlines
02.2020 - 04.2022
  • Managed over 50 customer calls inquiring about online booking inquiries and assist travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle. Provide high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills. Inform clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, medical and visa requirements to facilitate quality service.

Office Administrator

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
06.2011 - 12.2019
  • Supported Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents and Training Coordinator with effective correspondence management, document coordination and customer relations. Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using MS Office suite. Supported logistics for programs, meetings and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance. Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
11.2022

Certificate - Legal Office Assistant

Houston Community College
05.2011

GED -

Accelerated Center For Education
02.2000

Skills

  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Creative Thinking
  • Standards Compliance
  • Current in Culinary Trends
  • Special Events and Catering
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Accomplishments

  • Received Escoffier Legion of Honor for Food Service Management and Purchasing & Cost Control.

Certification

  • Texas Food Safety Manager Certification - 7/30/2026

Timeline

HSES Administrative Coordinator

Brown & Root Industrial Services
08.2022 - Current

Administrative HR Assistant

Arch Staffing
06.2022 - 08.2022

Reservations Sales & Service Representative

United Airlines
02.2020 - 04.2022

Executive Chef

A Taste Of Suga
07.2019 - Current

Office Administrator

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
06.2011 - 12.2019

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Certificate - Legal Office Assistant

Houston Community College

GED -

Accelerated Center For Education
Kimberley Wells-Holmes